Dill Oil

Ingredients

Directions

Make the dill oil the day before serving this dish. First, blanch the dill in salted water for 5 seconds and submerge in ice water.

Squeeze out any excess water from the dill. Add the dill and grapeseed oil to the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. Select Variable 1, start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 to 25 seconds. Stop the machine.

Strain the oil into a cup through a coffee filter. Allow to strain overnight in the refrigerator to drain completely.

Summer Vegetables

Ingredients

8 baby carrots

8 baby zucchinis

1 teaspoon salt

150 g (1 cup) fresh peas

150 g (1 cup) broad beans

15 g (¼ cup) fresh parsley leaves, chopped

10 g (¼ cup) fresh dill leaves, chopped

10 g (¼ cup) fresh chervil, chopped

Directions

When ready to cook the final dish, use a mandolin or a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots and zucchini into thin ribbons. Place them in a bowl and lightly season with salt. Set aside.

Blanch both the peas and beans in salted water until tender, and shock in ice water. Drain and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Baked Hake

Ingredients

1 shallot, sliced thin

1 stick lemongrass, rough chopped

4 160 g (4 4 ounce) hake fillets

Juice from 1 lemon

180 ml (¾ cup) dry white wine

2 Tablespoons cold butter

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Next, place the shallot and lemongrass on a lined baking sheet and place the fish fillets overtop. Pour the wine overtop and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove the fish from the oven and keep covered in a warm place. Strain the liquid from the pan through a sieve into a small saucepan.

Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice, then whisk in the butter to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Drop the carrot, zucchini, peas, and beans into the sauce to heat through for 30 seconds, then gently stir in the chopped parsley, dill, and chervil. Remove from the heat.

Divide the vegetables and sauce between serving dishes, top with fish fillet, then drizzle with dill oil to finish.